So we can dance in the rain……..AGAIN!!!! In our 20s we’re often times in the best shape of our lives. In our 30s many of us are working super hard, making decent money, raising families and filling out our clothes beyond their intended capacities. In our 40s we finally start to realize a slide downhill. …

#1 of 4 tools to keep us functioning for years and years to come. I know some of you are not big fans of chiropractors, BUT in my option and experience, a good chiropractor is worth his/her weight in gold. I go to a chiropractor once a week for a tune-up and it makes …

As we get past the age of 50 we often start to stiffen-up, develop chronic pain from general injuries or arthritis, gain weight and recover more slowly from exercise (if we do it at all). As we exercise we tend to initially get sore, which makes us not want to keep doing it. Sometimes we …

Our wealth and abundance is such a blessing. Over the years that blessing has created an ability to make many of our portions larger and look MORE abundant. The picture shows just a few examples of what this has done to not only the portions but the resulting calories. Hmmmmm. Get the message. “CUT YOUR …

How many people start or continue a “diet” by eating more salads. Then the hunger pangs kick in and the revert to being the secret fat addicts they have been hiding from for years. Oh, get the elephant out of your living room. All salads are not created equal. One would think this is really …

For too long we have used food and an enticement, an incentive, a reward for behaving a certain way. Pavlov and proponents of operant conditioning would say it works. It certainly shapes behavior, but what they might not admit are the unwanted consequences. Food can’t fix what we know to be right. I DO NOT …

I had to write this. I think I have been allergy to a number of things since birth. On that we never seemed to do much about was gluten. Its in everything a male American wants to eat, except steak. (That is a slight exaggeration.) I’ve involved in health and fitness all my life. One …

I call it the “16 year-old-girl” diet or the “wrestler” diet. Both groups make the same mistake. Eating less does not equal loss of weight. IT MEANS LOSS OF MUSCLE, WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF WEIGHT. Not a very bright idea. We need muscle to move, for our heartbeat, breathing, all kinds of thing that are …

I see it over and over and over gain. People come into a gym, buy a membership and think they are on their way to becoming healthy. For a few people, very few I might add, that is true. But for the majority of people they don’t know what to do and how often to …

Everything makes you fat! Gluten-free food is the key to eternal youth! You need to poop ten times a day or you’ll die! You’ll find tons of equally ridiculous health claims around the internet, and you’ll actually believe some of them. Today we’re taking a look at 10 common myths and uncovering the truth.P …

There are fast food options that are not all salads. Take a look at a few: Subway – 6 inch turkey on wheat with everything, no cheese, no sauce, add vinegar without any oil, plus salt and pepper (280 calories, 4 grams of fat, 46 grams of carbs, 5 grams of fiber, 18 grams of protein) …

No, this is not a diet that will help you lose 10 lbs. in a week. The safe and lasting number of pounds to lose PER WEEK is 2-3. Just make some small changes in your diet while you ween yourself off of heavy amounts of salt, sugar and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). These …

HEALTHY NEW CANDY!!!! Most moms have known about this trick since the beginning of time. Since I’m not a mom I thought I would share it with everyone. It really hits the spot on a HOT summer afternoon or when you’re sitting around the pool and want something to munch on. Simple, easy, tastes …

This picture is an example of what’s not recommended. Equatours | Home of Tailor-Made Travel below the Equator Traveling with Pets – Tips on Taking your Dog Around the World Posted on June 17, 2012 One of the greatest problems pet owners face when going on holiday, is “who is going to look after the dog”! Kennels …

From the Food Network – KALE AND APPLE SALAD Antioxidant-rich kale is even better for you when eaten raw. Thin strips are softened in a light lemon dressing, then tossed with the savory-sweet blend of apple, dates, almonds and cheese. A little pecorino goes a long way in giving this nutritious salad a satisfying depth of … Continue reading →

Can Stress Make You Fat? By Denis Faye Stress and poor eating go hand in hand. A hectic lifestyle can leave you with little free time and plenty of exhaustion. For thousands of overworked, under-relaxed Americans, grabbing a quick burger at McGreasy’s and skipping yoga class doesn’t seem like a choice. It feels like a … Continue reading →

Seems like everybody I know is going or has gone to Macchu Picchu in Peru. Over 50, under 50. They’re all going to this “wonder of the world”. This place is for real and the hiking is for real too. Talk about getting in shape BEFORE you go Continue reading →

Highlands, NC This sophisticated hamlet remains an alluring respite by Betsy Riley There are those who think Highlands has become too commercial, who miss the cozy shabbiness of the dowdy Old Edwards Inn—before the “Old Girl” underwent a $65 million face-lift, expanded its spa, and added a golf course. I am not one of them. Condé Nast Traveler readers picked … Continue reading →

Did you ever receive, or worse yet, give one of these as a gift? I could never get the darn thing to grow. My dog, lamb, puppy, sheep, or whatever that thing was, was always bald. Yes, I even saw Elvis and Brittany versions. STOP!!! Well, that appeared to be the only use for … Continue reading →